Chapter 1: "A Moment" Rose was riding on the subway as she did every evening on her way home from work. It was packed as usual. Out of nowhere, a stabbing pain rose up in her right nipple, followed by her left. Blood saturated the front of her white blouse. People around her began to back away. The pain grew so intense, she shrieked in agony as she ripped a...
The Third Evening She heard them come, three of them. These were skilled, accomplished pack hunters. Their presence, taken in context with the ants and Leatherface, confirmed her earlier suspicions about the nature of the menace they faced. On the other hand, it also signaled a measure of hope. For the first time, she could sense a chance for real victory....
Starship Traveler: Chapter Three: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX "We will be moving through an opening between chambers. In order to do this, I will spread apart some of these hanging tendrils and we will move between them." "Okay, like a curtain." "That would be a good analogy. I will attempt to shield you from contact with the tendrils, but remember that they are ju...
After the concert the adrenalin was still whipping through my veins. I had only been watching from the side of the stage but it made no difference, it was still incredible. To watch the band grace the stage and play their unique music affected me every time. I was navigating my way through the maze of corridors backstage just hoping to find him before he lo...
Chapter 5 I must have lost consciousness... because I woke on my side pressed against cold black marble. I rose with difficulty, feeling stiff and only mostly conscious. My inner eyelids had waxed my peripheral vision, and could not be blinked away. The monotony of the booming percussion had ended. The beast was gone. Laurel lay a few feet from me. I stum...
I've been friends with Cindy for almost six years. I was a bridesmaid at her wedding two years ago and we have had a close relationship that hasn't been adversely affected by her marriage. In fact I find her husband Ryan charming and likeable in his own right. And he's never tried to hit on me, which is a first for any of the men I've known in Cindy's life....
Please do not read if under 18 years of age or offended by sexually explicit stories and situations. (c) 2003 Couture *********** "I see your five dollars and raise you another three," Lexi said. "I'm out," Jill said. "This is too rich for my blood." Stacy's stomach felt like an empty pit. She had never been this close to winning before, but Lexi had j...
Author's note: This story is not so much about the adventures of Batgirl, but more about the developing sexuality of Barbara Gordon. It introduces several original characters, and is only loosely based on the comic book heroine. Enjoy! Warning! This story contains material of an adult nature and is intended for mature readers for personal use only. No copyr...
Joshua huddled in the corner of the car as the other shifters talked about what they would do once they were home. He was glad they had given up their efforts to converse with him as he wanted to be alone with his thoughts. The journey to Colorado Springs had taken up most of his energy and his time with Passion in the forest had disturbed his peace of min...
Chapter Eight: The Little voice in her head Ella sighed happily as the warm shower water cascaded across her skin, running in little rivulets across her warm flesh. It was difficult for her to contain her excitement. Today was the day. Her screen test... Maybe it had been a mistake to have spent the night with Roger and Barry again. Perhaps she should ha...